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Colleen Phillips, LCSW
Mississippi
LCSW - anxiety and depression support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Skills focused
About Colleen
Colleen Phillips is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience based in Mississippi who has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges and caregiver fatigue. She also works with those facing trauma or abuse and people navigating life role changes and career concerns.
She uses a practical, interactive style in sessions and focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings. Conversations center on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and building skills that reduce overwhelm. Colleen combines brief skill teaching with listening and reflection to help clarify goals and next steps.
Her work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood. She also integrates Client-Centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools are used when emotional regulation and stress tolerance become important parts of treatment.
Colleen uses motivational interviewing strategies to support readiness for change and to set manageable goals. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively, with straightforward tracking of progress so people can see what is shifting over time.
Sessions are presented in a direct, approachable way that stresses skills practice and real-world application. People who want structured, practical work on mood, stress, parenting, grief, or trauma often find this approach useful. Language of service is English and practices reflect her Mississippi location.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Colleen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, trying short experiments between meetings, and reviewing what worked to reduce anxiety or low mood.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities and to listen for what matters most. Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies and mindfulness practices are used when strong emotions or high stress make regulation and tolerance skills important.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Colleen will collaborate with clients to decide whether CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing best match their goals and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it easier to practice behavioral experiments between sessions and to bring real-life examples into therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, anger, career issues and life transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She focuses on skills, short exercises, and clear steps to try between sessions.
What is her experience level?
She has seven years of clinical experience as a social worker providing psychotherapy and counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is an LCSW. Her practice is based in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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